CHINA ASTER
Tower Chamois
Callistephus chinensis
A vigorous plant producing beautiful creamy buff coloured blooms. Excellent as cut flowers with strong, tall stems and an exceptional vase life with flowers lasting up to two weeks. Easy to grow annual, no pinching required.
Type : Annual
Position : Sun
Height : 75cm
Quantity per packet : 25
Growing
Sowing method : Transplant. Sow indoors during September.
When to plant : November
Spacing : 20cm
Depth : 3mm
Germination : 10-14 days
Days to maturity : 110
Harvesting
Flowers : January-April
When to pick : When outside petals begin to open.
Vase life : 7-10 days